2007 Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6L Petrol · KL57 ADZ

The vehicle shows an improving maintenance trend, moving from a period of significant mechanical and structural failures to a clean pass in the most recent inspection. The October 2025 test at 97,109 miles recorded no defects, which is a notable improvement over the October 2024 failure. That previous test at 90,286 miles flagged serious structural corrosion on the nearside rear outer sill, a critical issue that required rectification to pass the subsequent retest. The mileage history indicates a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 5,111 miles per year over its nineteen-year lifespan. The data shows consistent annual testing, with mileage increments typically ranging between 5,000 and 7,000 miles per year. This low annual usage suggests the car has spent significant time stationary, which often correlates with the types of issues seen in the record, such as perished tyres and minor oil leaks. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's underside to ensure the structural corrosion identified in the October 2024 test has been professionally addressed rather than merely masked. While the most recent MOT was clear, the history shows recurring issues with lighting components and headlamp lens degradation. The tester frequently flagged defective headlamp lenses between 2023 and 2024, so the clarity and mounting of the light units should be verified. The mechanical history also reveals a pattern of wear in the braking and suspension systems. The 2021 test at 74,320 miles noted a binding rear brake and worn Macpherson strut pins and bushes, while the 2023 test at 85,654 miles highlighted an inoperative parking brake. Although these appear resolved, the presence of an ongoing oil leak noted as far back as 2019 warrants a close inspection of the engine bay and sump area to confirm the leak has not worsened or become excessive.